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Manulife Asia core earnings jump 17% as Hong Kong and Japan offset Chinese Mainland slowdown
Core earnings rise to US$635 million and Manulife deepens health ties with Ant Health, while a Vietnam charge weighs on net income
By Josh Recamara Nov 05, 2026
Manulife Asia core earnings jump 17% as Hong Kong and Japan offset Chinese Mainland slowdown
Sunlife Asia sales rise 9%, but Hong Kong competition squeezes new business margins
Sunlife’s new business margins fell in Hong Kong even as sales rose - and the contrast with Manulife’s results points to a market splitting on price vs discipline
By Josh Recamara Nov 05, 2026
Sunlife Asia sales rise 9%, but Hong Kong competition squeezes new business margins
Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business
Joe Leung joins as Hong Kong medical costs are forecast to rise 9.9% in 2026
By Mav Rodriguez Oct 17, 2026
Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business

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